Equitable Endowment Policy Promises Savings Habit
The Savings Bank article urges readers to save systematically. It suggests cultivating habit by investing in an Equitable Endowment Policy to secure financial life plans.
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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
2
The Savings Bank article urges readers to save systematically. It suggests cultivating habit by investing in an Equitable Endowment Policy to secure financial life plans.
Fragmentary line hints at a contact request or invitation. The readable portion suggests an offer to meet in person. No clear names, dates, or events are present to anchor further details.
A clothing store promotes ten dollar suits with appealing talk of value. The ad targets men seeking better quality summer wear and suggests bargains of five to ten dollars off regular prices. It pitches durable, stylish single and double breasted designs as smart investments for penny watchers.
Large quantity of old newspapers remains on hand at the Gazette office. Those wishing paper for carpet underlay or similar use can have two large bundles.
The page records a dramatic event where nine young ladies received a DL with Harriet Helen K Perry and features an address by Dr James J Walsh of New York. It notes a telegram from Wilkes-Barre about John McCabe killed in New York, plus a high school oratory medal result. It also includes a medical anecdote extolling Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and lung issues, with prices and local druggists. Four men injured by a premature artillery explosion at Milton, including Eadinger who lost a hand, are described with hospital care. A British vessel distribution policy is commented on along with hosts and bills. Also promoted are Hostetter s Stomach Bitters and Life Pills with purchase details and benefits.
Wilkesbarre moved up to third in the New York State league by beating Troy on their home field. The visitors capitalized on Troy’s five errors and timely hitting, with Donovan’s sharp infield work at short standing out. Final score 6 to 2 for Wilkesbarre. Albany and Scranton results noted, Utica over Binghamton 3 to 1, Syracuse visiting team defeated 5 to unknown.
The description notes two cambric garments. One features fine tucks with a ruffle finish, priced at 49 cents each. The other uses cambric with a V neck formed of tucks and lace, neckline and sleeves edged with a ruffle.
An ad describes 15 cent corset covers with lace embroidery trim and blouse fronts, noting there is not a line on the upright fitting. It emphasizes the product details and affordable price.
An advertisement touts extra size drawers priced at 49 cents each. They are described as made of good quality cambric with large extra panels on both sides, trimmed with cambric ruffles, finished with three tucked clusters and an embroidery edge.
Governor Pennypacker named Baward Bailey and David Memreys to the Harrisburg State Lunatic Hospital board of trustees, and David B. Oliver to the West Pennsylvanian board of inspectors. Wilbur Moore was tapped as commission secretary. Other appointments include T. Hart and Willan G. Hur to Eastern Penitentiary inspectors, and Professors Kepperly tied to Lehighton. The Philadelphia & Reading president George F. Barge was re elected as Franklin and Marshall College board president.
The Scranton Municipal League and city police joined forces for a week long series of raids. Thirty five gambling machines were confiscated and operators charged with vice. The action followed a highly planned operation that caught shop dealers unawares amid broader local concerns.
Beautiful crepe finished fabrics in a wide color range with opening prices at 15 cents. New silk finished madras mimics high priced fabrics in various patterns. Silk Mall features large floral designs and bright colorings. Lace Mall shows basket weaves in brown white black blue gray at 25 cents. Nippon Silks 95 cents. Oyster shade table and lawns now 12 1/2 cents from 15 to 29 cents.
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